Mastri Vinai Il Salice Salento

Country: Italia
Region: Cellino San Marco, Puglia, Italy
Varietals: 80% Negroamaro / 20% Malvasia Nera
Single Vineyard / Single vintage
Alcohol: 13.0%
Aging:Up to 3 months in french oak barriques minimum 3 months in stainless steel
750ml

Winemaker: Agricole Rizzello Cellino San Marco, Puglia

Wine Notes:

The most well known and the classic southern Italian red blend from Puglia.

This wine hails from the renowned southern Italian wine producing region of Salento, on the peninsula of Puglia, and is part of an assortment of wines that have been researched and developed over many, many years to accentuate the intrinsic value of the Puglia region were the Negroamaro grape is the jewel of all grapes in the region. This classic blend is one of the most well known wines from southern Italy and probably the most well known wine from Salento.

Winemaker Notes:

At sight this wine is a deep purple red color. The bouquet is full with the austerity of Negroamaro and the gentle sweetness of Malvasia Nera. The delicious nose has slight scents of the oak barriques, ripe red fruit, licorice, and hints of green figs. The taste is smooth on the palate with nice tannins that are well balanced with the fresh acidity of the wine, and a pleasant fruity body that fills the mouth, leading to a long, pleasant and fulfilling finish.

This wine can be enjoyed young, but becomes more refined for 5–6 years.
At its best when opened 30 to 45 minutes or longer prior to serving.

Pairing:

Pairs well with roasted meats, barbeque, pasta, fried fish, shellfish, and risotto.